Texas police arrest father, son for murdering pregnant teen and her boyfriend

The teenager, Savanah Soto, who was nine months pregnant, and her boyfriend, Matthew Guerra, were found dead with gunshot wounds in a car in northwest San Antonio. Soto, who was last seen in Leon Valley, was reported missing by her family when she failed to show up for her scheduled labor induction appointment.

Savanah Soto (Texas Department of Public Safety)

Christopher Preciado, the 19-year-old son, is charged with capital murder for the killings, while his father, Ramon Preciado, 53, faces a charge of abusing a corpse. The police say that Christopher committed the murders, and Ramon helped dispose of the bodies.

The motive behind the crime is believed to be a drug-related issue. Sgt. Washington Moscoso explained that the incident resulted from a drug deal gone wrong.

Police found a key piece of evidence, Soto's cell phone, in Guerra's car, which led them to the suspects. Following an interrogation, both father and son were arrested, and they cooperated with the investigators.

Christopher Preciado has no prior criminal history, while his father has a criminal record. The police currently do not suspect anyone else in connection with the case, and they are committed to bringing justice to the families of the victims.

Other murder cases in the U.S.

On January 2, California law enforcement charged 53-year-old Arkete Davis and his 10-year-old son following an incident where the young boy used a stolen firearm to fatally shoot another 10-year-old.

On Christmas, two teenage brothers were arrested in Florida after their sister died in a fight over Christmas presents. 23-year-old sister, who had a 10-month-old son, was shot in the chest by her 14-year-old brother.